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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 614.07 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 614.07 and 332.49 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 614.07 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/614.07 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 614.07 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 204,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,172.13/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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